[Analysis Case] Investigation of Rust Formation Causes on Gear Surface

Investigate the relationship with the cleaning solution used in the project! Concentrate the cleaning solution and analyze it using the transmission method of micro FT-IR!

We would like to introduce the investigation we conducted on the causes of rust formation on gear surfaces. Rust occurred during the gear manufacturing process. We investigated the relationship with the cleaning solution used in the process. By concentrating the cleaning solution and analyzing it using the transmission method of micro FT-IR, we found that the positions of the total infrared absorption bands of the organic matter in the rusted areas of the gear (tooth tips and sides) matched the positions of the infrared absorption bands of the cleaning solution. Additionally, we conducted energy dispersive X-ray analysis on the inorganic components and detected the same elements. 【Case Summary】 ■ Investigation Material: Rust occurrence in the gear manufacturing process, investigating the relationship with the cleaning solution used in the process ■ Cleaning Components: Concentrated the cleaning solution and analyzed it using the transmission method of micro FT-IR ■ Analysis of Rusted Areas of the Gear ■ Results - The positions of the total infrared absorption bands of the organic matter in the rusted areas of the gear (tooth tips and sides) matched the positions of the infrared absorption bands of the cleaning solution. - Conducted energy dispersive X-ray analysis on the inorganic components and detected the same elements. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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